[Dixielandjazz] Bill Gunter

Thu Oct 31 18:59:49 PDT 2013

Everyone misses him- I don't think he ever had an enemy! He & his whole family have been exceptionally nice to me which I truly appreciate.  So Sad when he had to go on....
Kaye Wade

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Kaye Wade
Stuntwoman-Actress, Honorary Member of Stuntmens Assoc, Vocalist,
Reflexologist & Accupressurist, "Thimbles" The Clown,The Reel Cowboys.org,
Sardos in Burbank,  Jazzn' Banjos, InternationalWashboards.com(videos), 
http://www.KayeWade.com

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Today's Topics:

   1. Learning Hungarian (Ken Mathieson)
   2. Bill Gunter (Pat Ladd)
   3. Re: Bill Gunter (Jerry Gordon)
   4. Jam Session at the Dancing Camel - October 30, 2013 (Marek Boym)
   5. Bob Ringwald Trio Nov 2, Sacramento Area (Robert Ringwald)

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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 19:15:33 -0000
From: "Ken Mathieson" <ken at kenmath.free-online.co.uk>
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    "Judy Eames" <jude at judyeames.co.uk>
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Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Learning Hungarian
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Hi (or should that be Hey?) Jude,

You wrote that Tony "hasn't got time because he's trying to learn Hungarian; ready for our 
trip to the Bohem Festival ..."  Tell him not to waste his time. A Hungarian friend insisted to me that you can't learn Hungarian. It can only be absorbed from the mother's milk!

Regards,

Ken

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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 14:58:01 -0700
From: "Pat Ladd" <pj.ladd at btinternet.com>
To: "dixieland jazz" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Cc: Dixieland Jazz Mailing List <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Bill Gunter
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Amongst some old papers I discovered this poem.
The background is that shortly after I joined this list about 14 years ago I had a tilt at a contributor, one Bill Gunter. I had the temerity to criticise his use of the English language. I didn`t know at that time that Bill was a teacher of languages at a very high level in the American Educational system. Something like University level I think.
We had  a brisk exchange of posts and we became closer after our little differences of opinion.
When Bill came to the UK with the band he stayed with me and we became friends and he sat in with us in Bath with his washboard and vocals...
I should explain that my father started a Builders Merchants business in 1939 and had retired when I took over in the 60`s  After Bills return to the States I wrote a parody which started

Along came, Bill
An extraordinary guy...

Bill responded with this. 

When Pat was a Ladd he served a term
Stocking shelves in a hardware firm
He stacked the wood in the lumber yard
And never did complain though the work was hard

He stacked the wood in a style so grand
That now he is a drummer in a nice jazz band

At stocking shelves he made such a name
That manager he soon became
He made the schedules in ahand so fine
And kept the inventories of the hardware line

He learned to count to four I understand
A now he plays percussion in a nice jazz band

At managing he earned an award
And got bumped up to the Executive Board
He made good decisions and the company grew
And everybody prospered before he got through

They did so well with his guiding hand
That now he plays the drums in a nice jazz band

He finally came to retirement day
And he did pretty well with his severance pay
And the people all around remember him still
And point to his house at the top of the hill

And now he's known throughout the land
And he gets to play the drums in a nice jazz band

So children listen if you will
If you want to rise to the top of the hill
Get yourself a  job in a hardware store
And learn to count from one to four

If you can count up to four with either hand
You can be a drummer in a nice jazz band.

(or maybe a washboard player)

Respectfully submitted

Bill "Gilbert" Gunter

Cheers

Pat Ladd

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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 18:24:05 -0400
From: "Jerry Gordon" <jerrygordon at juno.com>
To: "'Pat Ladd'" <pj.ladd at btinternet.com>
Cc: 'Dixieland Jazz Mailing List' <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Bill Gunter
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Bill was a very good friend and a wonderful guy. I miss him to this day.

Jerry Gordon

Troy, NY

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[mailto:dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com] On Behalf Of Pat Ladd
Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 5:58 PM
To: Jerry Gordon
Cc: Dixieland Jazz Mailing List
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Bill Gunter

Amongst some old papers I discovered this poem.

The background is that shortly after I joined this list about 14 years ago I
had a tilt at a contributor, one Bill Gunter. I had the temerity to
criticise his use of the English language. I didn`t know at that time that
Bill was a teacher of languages at a very high level in the American
Educational system. Something like University level I think.

We had  a brisk exchange of posts and we became closer after our little
differences of opinion.

When Bill came to the UK with the band he stayed with me and we became
friends and he sat in with us in Bath with his washboard and vocals...

I should explain that my father started a Builders Merchants business in
1939 and had retired when I took over in the 60`s  After Bills return to the
States I wrote a parody which started

Along came, Bill

An extraordinary guy...

Bill responded with this. 

When Pat was a Ladd he served a term

Stocking shelves in a hardware firm

He stacked the wood in the lumber yard

And never did complain though the work was hard

He stacked the wood in a style so grand

That now he is a drummer in a nice jazz band

At stocking shelves he made such a name

That manager he soon became

He made the schedules in ahand so fine

And kept the inventories of the hardware line

He learned to count to four I understand A now he plays percussion in a nice
jazz band

At managing he earned an award

And got bumped up to the Executive Board He made good decisions and the
company grew And everybody prospered before he got through

They did so well with his guiding hand

That now he plays the drums in a nice jazz band

He finally came to retirement day

And he did pretty well with his severance pay And the people all around
remember him still And point to his house at the top of the hill

And now he's known throughout the land

And he gets to play the drums in a nice jazz band

So children listen if you will

If you want to rise to the top of the hill Get yourself a  job in a hardware
store And learn to count from one to four

If you can count up to four with either hand You can be a drummer in a nice
jazz band.

(or maybe a washboard player)

Respectfully submitted

Bill "Gilbert" Gunter

Cheers

Pat Ladd

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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 01:18:09 +0200
From: Marek Boym <marekboym at gmail.com>
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Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Jam Session at the Dancing Camel - October
    30, 2013
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I came back from that jam session about an hour ago.  What fun!
Theoretically a guitar jam (the organizer David Mencher himself plays
ukelele), it attracts various instruments.  When I arrived, there were
sevearl guitarists (fewer than usual, probably because of the break in
September) and DAvid and a young guy by the name of Noam on ukelele.  Then
a lady violinist joined, followed by two banjo players (5 string banjoes).
Some pople left, others came in.  At some stage, Eli Preminger arrived with
a toy trumpet and a baritone horn, both of which he played very well.  anda
young clarinet player with klezmer overtones.  And after them - two
excellent young guitarists, one of whom must be a lefty, as he stums with
his left.
The sound is far from perfect - the bare walls and tuns do not create good
accoustics.  So what?!  Musicians are having fun, and it is reflected in
their music.  There was hardly any audience, the entire audience being in
one way or another related to the players (friends, relatives).  The
atmosphere was good, and the home brewed beer is excellent.
But I wish more people would come to hear the players - they desrve it.
Cheers

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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 16:35:36 -0700
From: "Robert Ringwald" <rsr at ringwald.com>
To: "DJML" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Cc: Dixieland Jazz Mailing List <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Bob Ringwald Trio Nov 2, Sacramento Area
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Dear Friends,

You are invited to the following. BTW- the food is really good! Hope to see you there.

Bob Ringwald Trio featuring Kristy Reed and Darrell Fernandez

Saturday Nov 2, 7:00 - 10:00 PM

Zinfandel Grill, 2384 Fair Oaks Blvd. 

Sacramento CA 95825

Reservations suggested, but not necessary

916/485-7100 , fax 916/484-7728

Ask to be seated near the band

For menu, map & directions:

http://zinfandelgrille.com

-Bob Ringwald K6YBV
www.ringwald.com
916/ 806-9551

"When they operated, I told them to add in a Koufax fastball. They did ? but unfortunately it
was Mrs. Koufax's."
- Tommy John N.Y. Yankees, recalling his 1974 arm surgery.

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